North Korea vs Laos: Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024)
North Korea
4,536
in 2024
Laos
4,402
in 2024
North Korea rank
68th
Laos rank
70th
Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) over time
- North Korea
- Laos
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 4,536 against 4,402 in Laos, a difference of 134.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 46 shared years of data; in 1979 it was Laos ahead.
North Korea ranks 68th and Laos ranks 70th of 201 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, North Korea averaged higher in 3 and Laos in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,274 | 18,216 | 5,942 | Laos |
| 1980s | 11,914 | 19,058 | 7,144 | Laos |
| 1990s | 21,136 | 18,080 | 3,055 | North Korea |
| 2000s | 13,386 | 11,687 | 1,700 | North Korea |
| 2010s | 6,126 | 6,995 | 868.4 | Laos |
| 2020s | 4,861 | 4,820 | 40.6 | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, North Korea or Laos?
- North Korea, at 4,536 against 4,402 in Laos as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between North Korea and Laos?
- 134, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Laos?
- 46 years are reported by both, from 1979 to 2024.
- How do North Korea and Laos rank globally for infant deaths?
- North Korea ranks 68th and Laos ranks 70th of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.